If you are a survivor of trauma, you have a ton of terrible memories of what happened to you. These memories are haunting apparitions that have controlled how you handle your life. Currently, your life is probably full of flashbacks, self-loathing, and pain.
This new series of articles is dedicated to trauma survivors learning how to create new healthy memories for themselves so they can live in a better future.
Tips for Letting Go of the Past
Letting go of the past is one of the hardest things any survivor can do. We tend to want to live in our history even though for many of us it is a painful place to dwell. Letting go is essential if we are to heal and move on with our lives.
There are several methods to practice letting go.
Practicing mindfulness. The more we can focus on the present moment the less pressure and pain our past gives us. When you practice being present your hurts have less control over you. Because of this lack of control, you can feel freer to choose to respond differently to your present life.
Comments (0)